URPL 6670 - Urban Economic Development

Institution:

University of Colorado Denver

Subject:

Urban and Regional Planning

Description:

Examines the process of local economic development and seeks from the theory of economic change essential modes of policy intervention. Local economies are seen to serve these central functions: employment,fiscal betterment, and growth enabling certain efficiencies of public and private goods and services, and a greater diversity of opportunities. Weighs the merits of indigenous development versus external recruitment, and both in relation to regionalcarrying capacities that ultimately define growth’s limits. Addresses tools needed to analyze, induce, and regulate change. Posits economic development in relation to physical planning via strategic policy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucdenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-5600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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